The Greener Diamond

Mining for precious resources is not only hard on the miners it is catastrophic to the environment. In recent news I have seen stories about hundreds of geese dying in a toxic pit mine and about how Brazil is experiencing...

Stone Guide

Lately we’ve been getting asked about the Diamond Hybrid® and its quality and durability compared to that of earth-mined or lab-created diamonds. While we do our best to educate via our product informational pages, we thought it would be beneficial...

Education

Being able to read a grading report and understand what the grades mean can be an invaluable tool when choosing the perfect lab-created diamond. When are inclusions visible? Which of the 4 C's is the most important? And how does...

Style Guide

Customizing a ring for a Lab-Created Diamond may seem like a daunting task, but it is quite an easy way to make any ring one-of-a-kind. All of our jewelry is hand-crafted, so we can modify most designs on our website...

Featured Couples

Have you been proposed to or did you propose with a MiaDonna® engagement ring or wedding band? If so, let us make YOU a Star! Would you like to be MiaDonna's next featured couple… Because we would love for it...

Style Guide

With so many engagement ring styles to choose from it can be difficult to know how to choose the right engagement ring style. That is why MiaDonna's team of engagement ring experts has come up with six style classifications to...

education

Ordering Online with MiaDonna We know all too well that ordering online can be a daunting task. So that’s why we went ahead and created a simple ordering process that takes the stress out of shopping online. Now you can...

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Buying diamonds online has never been easier. Once upon a time, consumers were limited to the small and limited diamond selection offered by their local jewelry store, entrusting a single person to help them make one of the biggest (and...

Bride & Groom Guide

Wedding dress shopping and cake tasting might be more enjoyable than say, drafting and editing the perfect guest list - however, this critical wedding detail is one you can’t procrastinate about. Why? Because most other decisions (aside from budget), like - cost...

Bride & Groom Guide

He's your best mate, best friend, brother from another mother (or maybe even the same) and now you've asked him to stand by you, on your big day, as your Best Man. Since he has been there for you through it...

Style Guide

When it comes to bling, no one does it better than Hollywood A-listers. From three stone rings to solitaires; rings with side stones and rings with halos; vintage to custom made styles, celebrities rock them all. Check out some of...

Bride & Groom Guide

If a 10-piece string quartet or hiring a wedding DJ isn't exactly your jam, then why not take your wedding playlist into your own hands and create your own. Or, even better, check out ours on Spotify. We've created MiaDonna's...

Bride & Groom Guide

Congratulations! You are finally married, could life be any better? The stress of the wedding is over and now your days can be spent making memories as a married couple and planning your future together. There is only one small catch...

Bride & Groom Guide

As traditions go, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes....wait, wait, let me back up a second - getting married is huge, so let's stop there. A lot goes into your big day from financial planning, down to the tedious...

Bride & Groom Guide

With all the stress of planning your wedding, it's easy to overlook your honeymoon essentials. And, since your packing list will be primarily determined by your honeymoon destination, we thought we help get you started by sharing our top 10 must...

Bride & Groom Guide

You’ve met the one and are ready to purchase the ring, only now you are left wondering how to choose the right ring size? If you are wanting to keep this a secret, as most often do, don’t fret friends,...

Bride & Groom Guide

Wedding Bands universally symbolize commitment and everlasting love between a couple, but the way they look or how they “match” your engagement ring is entirely up to personal taste. According to Brides.com, your engagement ring and wedding band should complement...

Featured Couples

Congratulations Roger and Niki! In April we received this lovely message from a happily engaged couple, who we were lucky enough to spend time with in our Portland, OR showroom. We have chosen them as our newest Featured Couple and...

education

Lab-grown diamond rings are great year round, however, from swimming to sunscreen, the summer season creates many unique situations that pose challenges for jewelry lovers. To stave off any 'summertime jewelry blues' we have asked our team of experts what...

Style Guide

Custom designed engagement rings are a balance of art and physics. By combining beauty, talent, math and advanced technology our skilled artisanal team can take your vision and turn it into reality. Design Your Own Engagement Ring We have been...

Style Guide

Solitaire engagement rings are considered the most classic and traditional style of engagement ring. However, as trends shift, we're seeing more and more couples choosing unique and non-traditional engagement rings, and this fun trend includes solitaire engagement rings too. From...

Style Guide

Traditionally men’s wedding bands are much simpler than a woman’s, with design choices leaning towards classic styles and high polish finishes. However, while a high polish is still a top favorite, we are seeing the trends shift and more men...

Style Guide

Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday in May and is a celebration honoring the mother of your family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Whether you are celebrating your Mom, Aunt, Grandma...

Bride & Groom Guide

Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming at times, however, with these tips, planning your dream eco-friendly wedding just became much, much easier. 1. The Ring First comes love, then comes the ring...while finding an engagement ring may be easy, finding...

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our exclusive Home Try-On Program. Select 3 sample rings. Try them on at home. Choose your favorite. Order it online. Simple as that! Try 3 for Free! We want every MiaDonna customer...

Style Guide

Happy Birthday you lucky April Babies! The modern birthstone for April babes is diamond. So, why not take your gifting up a notch and surprise your loved one with a modern take on their modern birthstone by choosing a lab-created...

Style Guide

Wedding ring sets come in a variety of styles - from vintage-inspired designs to classic solitaire sets and let’s not forget, they also come in every price point imaginable. While we have all seen the ridiculously expensive wedding sets most...

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Have you chosen the perfect engagement ring for your loved one, but are left wondering "what diamond size should I choose?” First, it’s important to keep in mind that how big the stone is or the carat weight you’ve chosen...

Bride & Groom Guide

Spring is here - the flowers are blooming and the rain is falling. Did you know? In many cultures rain on your wedding day is considered good luck, which makes Spring a beautiful time of year to say "I do." ...

Style Guide

While your engagement ring is a symbol of your commitment, it is in all reality a… ‘piece of jewelry’. A beautiful decorative adornment, worn on your left ring finger to let others know your heart already belongs to someone special....

Bride & Groom Guide

Why not use the money you saved by purchasing a lab-grown diamond engagement ring and splurge on an eco-friendly honeymoon destination? At least, that is what we would do. Did you know? Many of the world’s most luxurious hotels and...

Style Guide

As we see it, some traditions are meant to be broken – throw out any preconceived ideas you may have about budget. It has never been easier to find a lab-created diamond engagement ring on your budget! Here are a...

Style Guide

Today’s bride is all about style and personal touches. While white gold is still the recycled precious metal of choice when it comes to engagement rings and wedding ring sets, rose gold engagement rings and wedding bands are becoming increasingly more sought after. ...

Stone Guide

While people have been experimenting with the technology used to grow diamonds for over a century now, it has only been in the last decade that we have been able to perfect the science of creating gem-quality diamonds in a...

Education

It’s the 21st century, most of us spend the day on our computers, tablets or phones, either conducting business or socializing...AND let’s not forget the shopping! While a lot of us are comfortable buying jeans, books or housewares online, buying...

Education

Choosing between solid white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, platinum or palladium is primarily a style preference. However, the setting choice contributes to the value and wearability, and should be a factor in the final selection of metal for yourself...

Style Guide

Dreaming of the day you’ll give or receive an engagement ring can inspire many visions, from the magical moment to the words you will say, however, the most obvious foresight is THE RING. What will it look like and, more importantly...

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Buying a conflict-free diamond on your budget is less intimidating than it may seem. We asked MiaDonna’s resident lab-created diamond expert, Linley, about her top tips for buying a conflict-free diamond on any budget. Tip#1 – The 5th C If you...

Bride & Groom Guide

Let’s face it, in today’s culture getting engaged comes along with the social pressure (and desire) to share a photo of your new engagement ring. However, before you share that first photo with everyone you know, we have a few tips to...

Bride & Groom Guide

Portland is more than just hipsters and craft beer - Portland is frequently recognized as one of the most environmentally conscious cities in the world because of its high walkability, large community of bicyclists, farm-to-table dining, expansive network of public...

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MiaDonna & Company Founding Member of the International Grown Diamond Association PORTLAND, Oregon – February 04, 2016 –MiaDonna & Company is excited to announce the launch of the International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) as well as their role as a founding...

Style Guide

Custom design is just one of many special ways you can personalize your engagement ring. If you don’t have the timeline or budget for a custom ring, then why not try out one of these cost-effective ways to make your ring (extra) special.